Non-market values of algae beach-cast management - study site Trelleborg, Sweden

Emma Risén; Leif Jonas Nordström; Maria Malmström; Fredrik Gröndahl

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.02.009

Non-market values of algae beach-cast management - study site Trelleborg, Sweden

Emma Risén, Leif Jonas Nordström, Maria Malmström, Fredrik Gröndahl

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Abstract

Eutrophication is one of the most serious global threats to coastal areas. One effect of eutrophication is seasonal macroalgal blooms. As a consequence, large amounts of beach-cast algae are today reported from coastal areas worldwide. In this study, we analyze nonmarket benefits by capturing local residents' Willingness To Pay (WTP) for an environmental program to regularly remove and utilize beach-cast algae to produce bioenergy and biofertilizer. Results indicate a considerable WTP among local residents in the Baltic Sea study site. ThisWTP estimate together with a potential increase in non-resident beach tourism amounts to potentially substantial welfare benefits from the environmental program. These benefits could encourage similar environmental programs in the future.

Original language	English
Journal	Ocean & Coastal Management
Volume	140
Pages (from-to)	59-67
Number of pages	9
ISSN	0964-5691
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2017.02.009
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2017

Keywords

Faculty of Science
Macroalgae
Baltic sea
Beach cast
Non-market values
Willingness to pay

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Non-market values of algae beach-cast management - study site Trelleborg, Sweden

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